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What's calorie zig-zagging? I've seen that mentioned too but have no idea. Sorry - must be coming across as a complete numpty but I've never dieted so never needed to know this stuff!

Ah but since a teenage spell of an eating disorder I have had a slow metabolism anyway, and I have an underactive thyroid so never feel completely energetic. I've never eaten much so thought the exercise was all I needed to do to make the difference. I guess I was wrong!! Thank you for answers so far!

I lost about 7lbs in my first month but that was more down to a huge fitness kick I was doing.

I am going for a double hard push in May so I will be in! Is anybody able to keep track of how we're doing? I've seen another group has someone keeping a spread sheet and everyone posts their updates weekly? Feel free to add me if you want a one-on-one challenge too! (Just let me know you're from this group)

Hi Greta, Which part of London are you in? Although you have a car, driving from one end of London to another could take 2-3 hours so it's not always worth it! Richmond is great for hiking if you are West.

Hi Anna, I'm in Clapham, SW London but went to school in snaresbrook and head to see my family in Gants Hill often. Add me if you want some local-ish pals. x

Hi Donna, Welcome back and well done so far! It's true it's good to have some MFP pals who measure in lbs and stones and know what stuff you're putting in your diary! I'm based in London, feel free to add me. x That goes for anyone else in the UK! Add me all you like! xx

Hi, I'm in London but happy for you to add me if you like! Good luck with your journey x

Amazing! I can't get past this one! I farted in yoga once, but NOTHING like this. You win, hands down.

Aaah see I didn't get any relief from it, just worse pain. It would have been masochism to make me do it again. Although I definitely need to try something new now.

Thanks! I try to keep positive. It could have been so much worse and there are people who DO have it worse and manage to keep going. A lot of people recommend acupuncture, I had it a few weeks after the accident and it was like being hit by a car all over again, so painful!! I wonder if I should try again but am so scared!

Hi, I'm from SW London and work in the City too. Feel free to add me. That goes for any other Londoners here :)

Hiya, I'm in Clapham SW London. Feel free to add me :) Always happy to chat to a Londoner!

I just briefly looked, there is a section in the message boards called "Recipes", lots of different ones there http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/14-recipes

Hi, I've not looked for recipes but I would bet anything that there is a forum thread that has them. What I do find helps is when you start to get a few friends and supporters on here and not only can you get ideas from what they eat, but you can shout out for recipe ideas and somebody always answers. Good luck :)

Thank You to everyone. I've been genuinely overwhelmed by the concern and support that has been shown by people over the last few days. I've also had a few messages asking me why I am worrying about my diet at a time like this... the answer is "I'm not"!!! ... I'm just aware that 100 people can look at my diary and rather…

I am from London SW4 - Real London - I have never heard anyone try to argue that there's another! Although of course there are and I'm sure they are all lovely places.... feel free to add me. If anyone else from London wants to add please do, always looking for fitness buddies to try out my new exercises :)

I think I've seen a few from Bristol if that helps? I'm a Londoner myself :) Congrats on your work so far :)

Hi - just sent a request - I think I have set myself 40 lbs as an absolute maximum but I'm 32 so sort of in the right area :) Well done on your weight loss so far :)

Hi Lindsey, Feel free to add me if you like, my diary is open too so you can take a look whenever :)

I was the same, only used the app to log food for ages and then I cam on here and decided to ask for support and hey presto, I have an amazing network to bounce ideas off. Welcome to the community :)

Welcome Karla! Good luck on your journey! :)

Hyperthyroidism? Or Hypothyroidism? I have the 2nd, my thyroid is underactive. I'm not sure you'll find many with hyper- on here but there are a few people with thyroid issues. What sort of issues are you having?

My sister eats when bored, I used to just find things to distract her. Is there anything you've always wanted to try but never had the time? Well you have the time. As for fitness you just need one that you really enjoy, once you see results again you will find your motivation again :) I would also suggest using this site…

Welcome Ewan, grab yourself some friends, lots of Londoners on here (just sometimes hard to find). Add anyone who offers support. People here are great. Good luck!

I'm from London, always been here, have lived East and North and currently SW. Hello to you all :)

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OK I've added a few but it will only let me add 5 every ten minutes and it's 1am here so I am not going to be able to get through this way :) Feel free to add me everybody !

Ooh I will add you all! MFP support is doing wonders!

you THINK you don't look any thinner but you do. the people who know me well have commented to me even though I can't see it. What I can start to see is that I am getting my waist back and yes, the boobs are smaller. My thighs also don't look thinner but I can see that my trousers sit differently on them. It's small things…